Bioshock Rapture Chapter 16 PART THREE The Third Age of Rapture A

Bioshock Rapture Chapter 16 PART THREE The Third Age of Rapture A

What’s wrong, Mary?” Jim asked, in that calm way of his. “You look like you’ve just heard some terrible news!” “Capital punishment in Rapture!” Mary replied, worriedly. “This isn’t what I signed up for!” Jim’s voice was almost jolly. “Now hold on there, pretty lady! The only people who face capital punishment in Rapture are smugglers, and that’s because they put everything we’ve worked for at risk. Imagine if the Soviets found out about our wonderful city, or even the U.S. government! Our secrecy is our shield!” “A little capital punishment is a small price to pay to protect all of our freedoms.” “Now you’re talking, Mary!” Andrew Ryan switched off the recording, leaned back in his desk chair, turned to look at Bill McDonagh, eyebrows raised. “What do you think? What’s the first thought in your mind, hearing that, eh?” “Well sir…” Bill no longer felt he could say what he really thought. Especially when his first thoughts were:  I think you’re looking mighty old, Mr. Ryan. Old and tired. And y…